It's not that we were dissatisfied with our previous system, rather that we needed to up-grade as we were about to power a 400 foot deep well with a 48 volt Lorenz Solar Pump.  In fact we were very happy with our previous system, that is why we went with a system that is designed by the very same engineers who had worked on our previous system. 

In 2001 these very same engineers basically left their previous place of employment and stepped outback to start their own version of power conversion electronics technology into the 21st century.

This small startup quickly grew by offering innovative and well designed solutions to renewable energy problems.

OutBack listened to their customers and made many of the changes that were suggested, creating a truly customer focused company in the power conversion electronics industry.
 

OutBack System Types

Off-Grid

Solar. Wind. Hydro. Generator. No matter what your energy source OutBack’s products are engineered to provide your home or business with reliable electricity day-in and dayout.  The OutBack modular system architecture allows your system to grow along with your power needs up to 36,000 watts. Power hungry appliances like washing machines, air conditioning and power tools are easily started by our inverter’s substantial surge power capability. When not being used, the inverter enters a power save mode, which consumes as little as 3 watts, saving your battery power for when you need it the most. OutBack’s innovative Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technology gets the most from your solar array or can also control hydro or wind turbine charging sources. Complete system status and control is easily monitored by a single control, instead of requiring the user to keep an eye on multiple displays and status indicators.
 

Grid-Interactive

Grid-Interactive renewable energy systems enable you to demonstrate your personal commitment to a renewable energy future. With the OutBack grid-interactive system, backup AC power is made available 24 hours a day in the event of a utility outage, providing reliable power and peace-of-mind. At night, the inverter’s automatic power save mode ensures that energy is not wasted by needlessly charging your batteries from the utility grid. An average conversion efficiency of 91% using the California Energy Commission (CEC) test protocol provides greater savings and a shorter time period for system payback. OutBack’s grid-interactive technology provides you more than a typical solar inverter, we also have an unmatched ability to utilize solar, wind and hydropower sources.

Mobile and Marine

OutBack’s Mobile and Marine inverter/charger models provide the high performance and reliability you need no matter where your travels take you. Our die-cast metal construction allows mounting in any position, even upside down. The required AC input neutral/ground switching is taken care of by a fully integrated 30 amp AC transfer switch for shore chord or generator hook-up. Three circuit boards and a simple design make field servicing the unit easy no matter where you are. Rigorous testing at the factory ensures that each inverter/charger works the first time as well as for many years to come.

European and Export

Wherever you are in the world, OutBack’s European and Export off-grid inverter/chargers are engineered to provide your home or business with reliable 50 Hz AC power. Our high surge power capability starts the most demanding of 230 volt appliances and the modular system architecture makes expanding a system’s power capacity or switching to three-phase output power simple and trouble free. Both sealed (FX) and vented (VFX) models are available with 50 Hz output to match your installation’s environmental conditions. The inverter/chargers low weight (as low as 27 kilograms) and compact dimensions allow easy transport and installation in less than ideal locations.  Our field serviceable design eliminates the need to ship inverters if repair or upgrades are required. Superior technical support is available from our European office, allowing questions to be promptly answered and any problems to be quickly resolved.